A 61-year-old woman presented to a scheduled appointment with her ...

[amal]

A 61-year-old woman presented to a scheduled appointment with her nurse practitioner, stating, I'm having a lot of trouble with constipation over the past few months.
 
   What action should the nurse first take in response to this patient's health complaint?
  A) Assess the woman's family history of constipation and bowel obstruction.
  B) Assess the woman's typical bowel patterns and her expectations for bowel function.
  C) Advise the woman to increase her fluid intake, activity level, and fiber intake.
  D) Arrange for a barium enema or colonoscopy to assess the woman's lower bowel.

Question 2

A 56-year-old male patient's complaints of decreased range of motion and severe back pain have caused his primary care provider to consider the possibility of a vertebral tumor.
 
  Consequently, the provider has ordered an extensive diagnostic workup that includes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In the interests of safety, what question should the nurse include in preprocedure assessment?
  A) Do you have any metal objects in your body?
  B) Are you allergic to penicillin?
  C) Have you had any occupational exposure to radiation?
  D) Do you have a history of epilepsy or seizures?

[Joc]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A

[amal]

Wow, this really help

[parshano]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it